SESARAM Medical Internship Days in Madeira Focus on Prevention and Humanization

Regional Health Secretary highlights Madeira's challenges and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship at the event's opening.

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The Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection participated in the opening of the III SESARAM Medical Internship Days in Madeira, emphasizing the need for a health system focused on prevention and proximity.

The III SESARAM Medical Internship Days commenced this morning, with the attendance of the Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection. In her speech, the official stated that health and mortality indicators reflect lives and families requiring a system focused on prevention, health literacy, and proximity.
The official pointed to demographic aging and the prevalence of chronic pathologies as significant challenges for the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Consequently, she advocated for direct intervention in health determinants and modifiable risk factors, extending preventive action to schools, families, and the community.
Addressing the medical interns, the Regional Secretary highlighted the importance of reconciling technological innovation and digital transformation with the humanistic dimension of clinical practice, reiterating that the trust relationship between doctor and patient remains irreplaceable.
Micaela Fonseca de Freitas praised the maturity and differentiation of SESARAM and expressed the Regional Government's recognition for the daily work and dedication of health professionals serving the population of Madeira.
Based on information from the official source: SESARAM - Serviço de Saúde da Região Autónoma da Madeira (29/10/2026)